Vigro Deep | |
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| Born | Kamogelo Phetla 6 September 2001 Atteridgeville, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality |  South Africa |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Awards | Full list |
| Musical career | |
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Kamogelo Phetla (born 6 September 2001) is a South African DJ and record producer professionally known as Vigro Deep. He is one of the amapiano pioneering DJs.
Kamogelo Phetla is a South African DJ and record producer. [1] He was born and raised in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, [2] on 6 September 2001. [3] He got into music with the goal of becoming a rapper. He was inspired by his father, Victor Ngcongwana (DJ Spring), who is one of the Godfathers of Deep House. [1] [4]
Vigro Deep dropped out of high school in grade 10 to pursue a career in music production. [5] He is one of the amapiano pioneering DJs. [6] His singles, "Blue Monday" and "Africa Rise", were certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa. [7] "Wishi Wishi" with DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small featuring Scotts Maphuma and Young Stunna, reached number one on the Official South African Charts, [8]
| Award | Year [a] | Category | Recipient(s) or nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Muzik Magazine Awards | 2021 | Best Collaboration | "Ke Star" (Remix) (with Focalistic and Davido) | Won | [9] |
| South African Amapiano Awards | 2021 | Best Amapiano Music Video | "Ke Star" (with Focalistic) | Nominated | [10] |
| South African Music Awards | 2020 | Best Produced Album | Scorpion Kings(with Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa) | Won | [11] |
| Isphithiphithi (with Kabza de Small, DJ Maphorisa and Samthing Soweto) | Nominated | [12] | |||
| Best Kwaito/Gqom/Amapiano | Baby Boy III | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Music Video of the Year | "Ke Star" (with Focalistic) | Nominated | [13] |
Niniola Apata, known professionally as Niniola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She participated in the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013 After releasing her debut single "Ibadi", she was nominated for Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Gqom is an African electronic dance music genre and subgenre of house music, that emerged in the early 2010s from Durban, South Africa, pioneered and innovated by music producers Naked Boyz, Rudeboyz, Sbucardo, Griffit Vigo, Nasty Boyz, DJ Lag, Menzi Shabane, Distruction Boyz and Citizen Boy.
Amapiano is a subgenre of kwaito and house music from South Africa that became popular in and around the mid-2010s. It is a hybrid of deep house, gqom, jazz, soul and lounge music characterized by synths and wide, percussive basslines. The word "amapiano" derives from the IsiZulu word for "pianos".
The 26th Annual South African Music Awards were held on 3–7 August 2020. Unlike previous years shows, the ceremony was broadcast as a five-night event, with the first four episodes being 30 minutes long, while the fifth one was a 45-minute grand finale. It was held virtually due to the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns, and for the first time, the award show was to be broadcast live on Multichoice's Mzansi Magic Channel. This was the first year the show was broadcast live via My Muze by Vodacom.
JazziDisciples were an amapiano DJ and producer duo originating from South Africa. They were composed of two record producers known by their stage names Mr JazziQ and Josiah De Disciple.
Sanele Tresure Sithole, known professionally as Sun-El Musician, is a South African disc jockey, music producer, and songwriter. Born and raised in Mooi River, he attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal but dropped out to pursue a career in music. His debut studio album Africa to the World (2018), was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu, is a South African record producer, podcaster and DJ. He creates house music containing elements of deep house, deep tech, Nu Jazz, broken beat and Lounge music.
The 27th Annual South African Music Awards were the 27th edition of the South African Music Awards. The award show was broadcast live on SABC1 on 31 July 2021, and was held virtually due to the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns.
MFR Souls is a South African amapiano music duo founded in 2012 by Tumelo Nedondwe and Tumelo Mabe, both of whom are DJ and music producers from Katlehong in the East Rand of Johannesburg. They are regarded as being part of the pioneers of the ama piano sound, alongside Kabza de small, Jazzidiciples. Their hit single "Love You Tonight" was commercial success certified platinum in South Africa.
Lethabo Sebetso, professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. He rose to prominence after his single "Ke Star", reached number 16 on Billboard Top Triller Global charts. Born and raised in Pretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper, released his debut studio album Sgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).
"Ke Star" is a single by South African rapper Focalistic. It was released by 18 Area Holdings on April 25, 2020 as lead single from his Extended Play Blecke (2020). It was written by Focalistic and produced by Vigro Deep.
Babili Amos Shili, popularly known by his stage name Aymos is a South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.
Sandile Fortune Msimango, popularly known by his stage name Young Stunna is a South African Amapiano singer. He is known for his hit singles "Bopha" and "Adiwele". He has also extensively worked with record producers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small.
Kamogelo Matona, known professionally as Kamo Mphela, is a South African dancer and singer. She became an internet celebrity after she posted a video of her dancing on her social media account.
Kabelo Petrus Motha is a South African DJ and record producer, popularly known as Kabza de Small. He is a major figure in the amapiano genre of house music. Aside from his solo career, Motha is a member of the Scorpion Kings. Motha gained international recognition after the release of "Umshove", in 2018.
Mandisa Radebe professionally known as DBN Gogo, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born in Durban and raised in Pretoria, she gained local attention following release of her debut single "Khuza Gogo", which was certified Platinum in South Africa.
Prudence Sebalo, is a South African DJ and record producer prominently known under the alias of Miss Pru DJ. She gained recognition subsequent to the release of her single "Ameni" with guest appearances from Sjava, Emtee, Saudi, A-Reece, Fifi Cooper and B3nchmarQ.
Lungelihle Zwane, known professionally as Uncle Waffles, is a Swazi DJ and record producer based in South Africa. She is noted for her work in the amapiano genre and her dance abilities, with Billboard describing her as the "princess of amapiano". Her debut single,"Tanzania", reached number one in South Africa, where it is certified 7× platinum.
"Yini Sdakwa" is a single by South African record producers ThackzinDJ, Tee Jay and singer-songwriter Sir Trill taken from the prior producers' collaborative studio album 1 000 000 Amapiano Seconds (2021). It was released on 23 July 2021 through Neo Walts and Probst Junction and Def Jam Recordings Africa with exclusive license from Universal Music South Africa, features guest appearances from Dlala Thukzin, Mpura, Nkosazana Daughter, Rascoe Kaos and Moscow.
"Imithandazo" is an amapiano song by Kabza de Small and Mthunzi from their collaborative studio album Isimo (2023). It was released on 27 October 2023 by Piano Hub under exclusive license from Sony Music Entertainment Africa, it features guest appearances from DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine, Young Stunna, and Umthakathi Kush with production handled by Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa, collectively known as Scorpion Kings.
